We are looking for two post-doctoral researchers with ecological expertise in modelling the impacts of climate change, in this case for ice dynamics. The post-doctoral researchers will contribute to a new international and transdisciplinary project aiming to co-develop adaptation measures and technological solutions to decrease the frequency of drownings and accidents in response to hazardous cryospheric conditions for circumpolar Arctic Indigenous communities to promote enhanced mobility, food security, in addition to physical and mental health. The post-doctoral researchers will map and forecast safe cryospheric conditions across the Arctic, in addition to supporting the project management of the broader team and the flexibility to develop independent projects of mutual interest. This is a transdisciplinary project with active collaboration from researchers and communities across Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
Funding is available for 2 years. The successful applicant will have a PhD in ecology, limnology, applied statistics, climate science, or a relevant field, experience harmonizing large datasets collected from different sources, technical expertise acquiring and analysing large-scale climate data, advanced data analytical skills in R, Python, or Matlab, and the ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
Applications are due on May 15, 2024. Preferred start date is July 1, 2024, but the starting date is negotiable. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their relevant background and experiences, a CV, and names and contact information for three references. Only those applicants selected for consideration will be contacted for an online interview. Inquiries about the position and applications may be sent with the header: ArcticRoutes Post-doc Position to Sapna Sharma at sharma11@yorku.ca.